A Surfer’s Meal of Champions: Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto, meaning “spotted rooster” in Spanish, is a traditional dish of Costa Rica that is made from rice and beans.  The name, Gallo Pinto, comes from the color of the dish after the beans are cooked and the juices are consumed by the rice.  Usually, the dish takes on a multi-colored or speckled appearance. …

How Your Yoga Practice Can Help Your Surfing Skills

At first glance, yoga and surfing may not seem to go together, but they both require strong balance and a centered mind. Developing a strong yoga practice can be a good way to improve surfing skills. Although there are many poses that can work, the key for surfers who want to use yoga to enhance …

Massage Therapy for Surfers in Playa Negra

Get ready to experience the perfect combination between working out and relaxing.  By staying with Real Surf Trips, you’ve already chosen one of the best areas for surfing along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica’s north shore…you’ve come to enjoy all-day surfing sessions, paddling hard and giving all that you have to ride our magnificent …